Why Choose Free or Low-Cost Course Materials?
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It has been said before in myriad ways, but law school is EXPENSIVE and traditional print casebooks are no exception. Given this, selecting course materials that are free or relatively inexpensive can help students keep costs down. This guide is intended to help UW Law faculty identify materials they can use in their classes. If you have any questions about what is included in this guide or want to learn more, please reach out to lawref@uw.edu. We'd love to help you!
Want more information?
There is a growing movement for use of free or open course materials and, consequently, a lot of information on the topic. If you want to learn more, check out these resources:
- UW's Open Educational Resources GuideIncludes information and resources on finding or publishing your own open education resource.
- Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts - Symposium Issue: Disruptive Publishing ModelsThis issue includes articles discussing the use of affordable course materials in law school, including an article from UW Law faculty member Jane Winn.
- AALS Webinar: How Law Schools Can Save $150 Million Using Open CasebooksIn this presentation, John Mayer, Executive Director of CALI (www.cali.org) talks about open casebooks.